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Ministry of Law and Justice
Promotion of legal education amongst female population
The enrollment of students especially women students in legal courses is a matter of their own choice and interest and it depends on other related social and family circumstances which determine the decision of the students.
In order to provide education to students different National Law Universities  have adopted different methods. The NLUs provide 'Merit-cum-Means' scholarship, financial aid to its students to support their education. Extra seats are provided under the EWS category in some of NLUs. The Central Government is also sanctioning scholarship to students belonging to SC/ST and physically disabled students through various Central Government Schemes. Some State Governments are also providing scholarship to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC through various State Government Scheme and also providing education loans on very easy terms to these students. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs also provide scholarship to these students.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves conferment of Central Group ‘A’ Service and Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved conferment of Central Group 'A' Service and Cadre. Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal  with net creation of 19 posts of various ranks from Assistant Commandant to Inspector General ranks to enhance the operational and administrative capabilities of SSB.
Increase of existing structure of Group ‘A’ posts from 1253 to 1272 posts are as follows:
1. Increase of 2 posts of Inspector General .
2. Net increase of 11 posts of DIG /Commandant 
3. Increase of 2 posts of DC .
4. Increase of 4 posts of AC .
Background:
The SSB was set up in 1963 to inculcate a sense of security, promoting national awareness and security consciousness in the border population. After transfer to MHA in 2001, it has been entrusted to guard Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan Borders. SSB also deployed in LWE affected areas and Counter Intelligence/Operations duties in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. The present sanctioned strength of the Force is 96,093 having 73 Bns . Earlier augmentation-cum-structuring exercises were taken in 2005, 2010 and 2011.
Special Service and Features
FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 3.0
Fit India Freedom run was started in the year 2020 by Government of India with an aim to make fitness as an integral part of individual’s daily lives. The mission of this campaign is to inculcate the habit of walking and running in people with the quest for better health and fitness.
As a part of this Fit India campaign, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment , DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Avadi, Chennai – 54 proposed to organize series of events towards the 3rd edition of Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 from 2nd Oct 2022 to 31st Oct 2022 under AzadiKaAmritMahotsav  initiative.
The campaign was kicked-off with a Plog Run on 02 Oct 2022 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The second event of this campaign was organized on 12 Oct 2022 in the form of Fit India Rally Run from CVRDE main entrance gate to district collectorate, Thiruvullar. Around 150 CVRDE officials participated in this event.
This rally was flagged off at CVRDE, Avadi by Shri V Balamurugan, Outstanding Scientist & Director, CVRDE and accompanied by Dr V Balaguru, Outstanding Scientist & Associate Director, CVRDE. Enroute, CVRDE team visited various schools / colleges and emphasized the importance of Fit India Movement Initiatives. The event was concluded at Thiruvallur District Collectorate and Dr. Alby John Varghese, I.A.S, District Collector along with his team were present in the function and felicitated the participants.
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Ministry of Textiles
Allocation and Subsidy for Handloom Weavers and Artisans
The Ministry of Textiles is implementing Central Sector Schemes for the development & promotion of Handloom & Handicraft Sectors and welfare of weavers and artisans across the country, under which grants-in-aid is allocated and released to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers & artisans scheme-wise. Under these schemes, there are components where Ministry of Textiles provides assistance to agencies/weavers & artisans. These include interest subvention on MUDRA loan and Margin Money, 10% price subsidy on yarn under Yarn Supply Scheme and Government of India share for insurance coverage of weavers under components of converged Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana /Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana /Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana . Also 90% amount of procurement of looms and accessories is borne by the Ministry of Textiles under Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata component of National Handloom Development Programme & Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme .
The allocation and expenditure of grants-in-aid released to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers & artisans for the entire country is maintained scheme-wise. The details of allocation made and grants-in-aid released during 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the above schemes under which handloom/handicraft agencies/weavers/artisans are assisted by the Ministry of Textiles is as follows:
The schemes are implemented in Handloom and Handicraft sectors through the State Govt. agencies, field functionaries of Ministry of Textiles with already available infrastructure, without creating any new posts. The implementing agencies are selected/recommended by the State Governments concerned. The projects are sanctioned based on the viable proposal received from the State Governments. As such there is no cost incurred in this regard.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Upgradation and Modernization of Ayodhya Railway Station
A work namely “Ayodhya-Redevelopment of station and circulating area etc. in connection with development of stations of religious & cultural importance” is sanctioned. The cost of the work is Rs. 104.77 Crores. A total expenditure of Rs. 20.61 Crores has been incurred. The outlay for F.Y. 2020-21 is Rs. 18.16 crores. The executive agency for the project is M/S RITES Ltd.
The scope of the work includes provision of new station building, two new modern foot over bridges, improvement to all existing platforms, development of existing circulating areas, improved signages, etc.
The work is in progress and is planned to be completed during the financial year 2021-22.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Minimum wages to workers in private sector
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, provides for fixing minimum rates of wages in scheduled employments including those in the private sector. Both the Central Government and the State Governments are appropriate Governments to fix, review and revise the minimum wages in scheduled employments in their respective jurisdiction and the minimum rates of wages so fixed are equally applicable to both public and private sector. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, minimum wages fixed by the appropriate Governments are applicable across all employments in public and private sectors, and organized and unorganized sectors. The provisions of the Code on Wages Act, 2019, relating to minimum wages have not come into force.
The Government is implementing the Unorganised Workers social security Act , 2008, to provide social security to unorganized workers by formulating suitable welfare schemes on the matters relating to:  life and disability cover;  health and maternity benefits;  old age protection; and  any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government.
Life and disability cover is provided through Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana  based on contribution made by subscriber. PMJJBY is available to the people in the age group of 18 to 50 years and it provides for risk coverage Rs. 2.00 lakh in case of death, due to any reason, at an annual premium of Rs. 436/-. The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana  is available to the people in the age group of 18 to 70 years with risk coverage of Rs 2.00 lakh in case of accidental death or total permanent disability and Rs. 1.00 lakh for partial permanent disability on payment of annual premium of Rs. 20. The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  provides an annual health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per eligible family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization corresponding to 1949 treatment procedures across 27 specialties.
In order to provide old age social security cover, the Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan  pension scheme in 2019. It provides monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- after attaining the age of 60 years. The unorganized workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs.15000/- or less and who are not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS  can join the PM-SYM Scheme. Under this scheme 50% of the monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.
The Government has launched e-Shram portal in August, 2021 to create National Database of Unorganised Workers and to facilitate delivery of social security schemes/welfare schemes to the unorganised workers. As on 02.08.2023 more than 28.99 crore unorganised workers have been registered on e-Shram portal.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shri. Rameshwar Teli in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Community Radio Station serves as “Connecting-Bridge” to inform people about the welfare schemes of the Government: Union Minister Shri. L. Murugan.
“Community Radio Station is playing a very critical role of "Connecting-Bridge" between the poor and welfare schemes of the Government of India. In this COVID-19 pandemic time when our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi initiated the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana, it is the Community Radio Station which diligently informed the poor people aware of such schemes.” Similarly, during the pandemic, various Community Radio Stations broadcast programmes including COVID-19 protocol awareness and stress management. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Shri L. Murugan.
During his two day visit to the state of Karnataka, the Minister today inaugurated the JSS Community Radio Station in JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysuru on the occasion of 106th Jayanthi celebrations of H H Jagadguru Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Math. In his address the Minister said, “Central Government under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to enhance youth participation in running Community Radio Station.”
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is offering full assistance to set up Community Radio Station right from filing the form up to the completion of the project, he added. The Community Radio can help us in addressing social, economic, cultural, educational, health, water and sanitation and disaster-related issues more effectively since it is able to reach people at the grass root level, he said.
At present, there are around 329 operational Community Radio Stations broadcasting across the country, out of which 22 are in Karnataka and the JSS Radio being the third Community Radio Station to broadcast in Mysuru.
After this event, the Minister inaugurated a photo exhibition organised by the Mysuru field office of Regional Outreach Bureau, Karnataka at AIR premises as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’s ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations. Shri L. Murugan also reviewed the works at AIR. He also visited Naadaalaya, a photo gallery of music Maestros at AIR, Mysuru.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates 162 bed hostel at Dr.Karni Singh Shooting Range
Union Sports Minister of State Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated a residential hostel in the premises of the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. It will be a 162 bedded air conditioned hostel with attached washroom facility. There will also be an air conditioned dining area and facilities for sports specific diet and a separate recreation area for boys and girls. The facility has been created at a cost of Rs. 12.26 crores.
Shri Kiren Rijiju said, “Our athletes represent the country at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, they must have a standard of living where basic facilities are provided.” The Sports Minister also announced that all hostels must be of at least 3 star standard in terms of food, hospitality and cleanliness with the facility management being done by an expert agency. He added that going forward there should be a separate girls hostel and separate boys hostel. “Shooting being a priority sport, we have to take all the necessary steps for the shooters."
With the creation of this hostel facility, it will be a major boost for the Indian shooters training at the facility who have previously been staying at accommodation outside the shooting range. The hostel will enable the shooters to now only take a short walk down to their respective rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges.
2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Anish Bhanwala said, “We have always had a very good shooting range but we were lacking a hostel as a result of which we had to stay outside the premises. We can now train in the morning and afternoon session with the hostel being there.”
Moreover with the creation of this facility, it will not only benefit the core group of senior shooters but also the shooters who are part of the TOPS Development group and the Khelo India scheme and NCOE shooters.
Shri Rijiju said, “Shooting is one of the premier sports at the moment, we have huge expectations from shooting and India has a huge reservoir of talent at grassroot level. We have maximum qualification in Tokyo Olympics from shooting.”
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh meets US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper on the sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Bangkok
Both Ministers discuss regional security and ways to expand defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper on the sidelines of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus  in Bangkok today. Expressing happiness on the growing relationship between India and US, Raksha Mantri said, the bilateral cooperation between the two sides has grown across a wide range of sectors including defence and security, economy, energy, counter-terrorism and people-to-people ties.
Shri Rajnath Singh added that there is growing convergence between India and US in the Indo-Pacific region and India’s vision for Indo-Pacific is for a free & open, peaceful, prosperous and inclusive region supported by a rules-based order and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. Association of Southeast Asian Nations  is central to India’s vision of Indo-Pacific. Both countries are working together in the area of Maritime security including elements such as joint exercises, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  operations and Maritime Domain Awareness.
The two Ministers also discussed a number of other issues concerning regional security and bilateral defence cooperation. The meeting ended on a positive note and Raksha Mantri looked forward to have substantial discussions during the forthcoming 2+2 dialogue in Washington DC later next month.
Later, in a tweet, Shri Rajnath Singh described his meeting with US Secretary of Defence as excellent. “We talked about ways to expand defence cooperation between India and the United States,” he tweeted.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Wheat procurement at all time high 11.13% increased wheat procurement compared to last high Paddy procurement ongoing
Hitting an all-time high, 433.32 LMT of wheat has been procured from most of the wheat procuring states after conclusion of Current Marketing Season RMS 2021-22. The procurement has exceeded the previous limit of 389.92 LMT of RMS 2020-21. Wheat has been procuredagainst the last year corresponding purchase of 387.67 LMT.
About 49.15 lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 85,581.39 Crore.
Paddy procurement in the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring states with purchase of 869.80 LMTs of paddy  upto 25.07.2021 against the last year corresponding purchase of 759.24 LMT.
About 128.38 lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 1,64,217.43 Crore. Paddy procurement has also reached at all time high level, surpassing previous high of 773.45 LMT in KMS 2019-20.
Further, based on the proposal from the states, approval was accorded for procurement of 108.42 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 & Rabi Marketing Season 2021 and Summer season 2021 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme .
The sanction for procurement of 1.74 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 25.07.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 10,49,575.80 MTof Moong, Urad, Toor, Gram, Masoor, Groundnut Pods, Sunflower seed Mustard Seedand Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.5,662.82 Crore benefitting 6,38,366 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Odisha and Rajasthan under Kharif2020-21 and Rabi 2021 and Summer 2021.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu during the crops season 2020-21. For the season 2021-22, sanction for procurement of 51000 MT of Copra from Tamil Nadu has been given, against which procurement will be started from the date as decided by the State Government.
Ministry of Defence
NCC committed to groom youth into responsible citizens, says DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra
Director General of National Cadet Corps  Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra has emphasised that the NCC is committed to grooming the youth into responsible citizens who contribute immensely in nation building. Addressing the annual press conference during the NCC Republic Day Camp  here today, the DG NCC highlighted the major role of NCC in empowering the youth in nation building, creating social awareness, community development, environment protection, sports and adventure among them.
Lt Gen Chopra said, the training philosophy of the NCC cadets has been refined to accommodate the changing aspirations of the youth and expectations of the society. “The focus is now on personality development, leadership traits and improving soft skills of the cadets, so as to equip them for future challenges,” he added.
The DG NCC highlighted that Memoranda of Understanding  have been signed with 10 countries for Youth Exchange Programme . However, to give the cadets a wider exposure, YEP with seven more countries is in an advanced stage of approval, he said.
The RDC 2020 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground on January 01, 2020. Lt Gen Chopra addressed the cadets & officials and asked the cadets to participate wholeheartedly and derive maximum benefits from each activity during the camp.
The aim of the RDC is to provide an exposure to the rich culture and traditions of the country through important events that take place in the national capital during the run up to the Republic Day as well as to enhance the personal traits of the cadets by strengthening their value system. Cadets attending the camp participate in a number of activities like cultural competitions, national integration awareness programme and various institutional training competitions.
A total of 2,155 cadets, including 710 girls, drawn from all 28 states and nine Union Territories , are participating in this month-long camp. They include cadets from UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and 120 cadets from the North Eastern Region. Portraying a reflection of ‘Mini India’, the camp will be visited by a number of dignitaries, including Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief of Defence Staff, the Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force and the Chief Minister of Delhi. The camp will culminate with the customary Prime Minister’s rally on January 28.
A number of competitions will take place during the camp, wherein all 17 directorates compete for the coveted Prime Minister’s Banner which is presented by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the PM rally. A large number of selected cadets will get an opportunity to participate in the prestigious Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Rajpath.
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- 24 hour Recoveries outnumber Daily New COVID Cases after 61 days
- Decline of 30,016 in Active Caseload for the first time after two months
- More than 18 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far
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More than 18 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far
- More than 90 lakh doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
- Over 7 Lakh doses in addition will be received by States/UTs in next 3 days
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Government of India is expeditiously delivering Global Aid of Oxygen concentrators, cylinders, generation plants and more than 3.4 L Remdesivir Vials to states/UTs through a “Whole of Government” approach
- 24 hour Recoveries outnumber Daily New COVID Cases after 61 days
- Decline of 30,016 in Active Caseload for the first time after two months
- More than 25.5 lakh beneficiaries of age group 18-44 Vaccinated so far
- The National Recovery Rate is 82.75%.
- The National Mortality Rate currently stands at 1.09%.
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Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr. Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister of Bhutan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering.
The Bhutan Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the Government and the people of India in their efforts against the recent wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister conveyed his sincere thanks to the people and Government of Bhutan for their good wishes and support.
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PM salutes scientists on National Technology Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:
“On National Technology Day, we salute the hardwork and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, which demonstrated India’s scientific and technological prowess.
In any challenging situation, our scientists and innovators have always risen to the occasion and worked to mitigate the challenge. Over the last year, they have worked industriously to fight COVID-19. I appreciate their spirit and remarkable zeal.”
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